# Study in Roth district, Bavaria

> Roth is a rural district (Landkreis) in Bavaria with 128,632 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). There is no university in Roth district itself; the nearest is University of Technology Nuremberg in Nürnberg, about 24 km away. Summers average 18.3 °C and winters 0.7 °C, with about 702 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Roth is a rural Bavarian district south of Nuremberg, with historic towns, lakes and rail links for students commuting to university.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 128,632 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 895.16 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 0 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | University of Technology Nuremberg, Nürnberg (24 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €7.42/m² monthly net rent — Mean of the rents per square metre collected in Roth town for the 2025 official Mietspiegel update, using survey data collected December 2024–February 2025. Excludes operating costs; not an advertised-rent or student-room average. The guide is valid 1 July 2025–30 June 2027. | [source](https://www.stadt-roth.de/fileadmin/Website_2024/Dateien/Bauamt/20250708_Roth_2025_Mietspiegel_final.pdf) |
| Mean temperature | 9.3 °C (summer 18.3 °C, winter 0.7 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 702 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,704 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Roth district

Roth district lies south of the Nuremberg–Fürth–Erlangen urban area and includes part of the Franconian Lake District. It offers a mix of small-town living and countryside within reach of Nuremberg ([district visitor information](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/rothsee/anfahrt-rothsee)).

Roth is the district seat; Hilpoltstein, Spalt and Greding have historic centres with distinct identities, from castles to hop-growing heritage ([towns and municipalities](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/einlandkreis/gemeinden)). River valleys, woodland and the hop gardens around Spalt provide walking routes between settlements ([district walking guide](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/aktivunterwegs/tour-vor-der-tuer/rednitz-rezat)). The district also hosts the international Challenge Roth triathlon ([organiser](https://www.challenge-roth.com/en/)).

- **Roth**: The district seat, with a historic centre and Schloss Ratibor ([district guide](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/einlandkreis/gemeinden)).
- **Hilpoltstein**: A castle town near Rothsee, with half-timbered buildings and a former princely residence ([district guide](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/einlandkreis/gemeinden)).
- **Wendelstein**: A market town on the historic Ludwig–Danube–Main Canal ([district guide](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/einlandkreis/gemeinden)).
- **Spalt**: Known for hop houses, brewing and the HopfenBierGut museum ([district guide](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/einlandkreis/gemeinden)).
- **Greding**: A historic town in the Franconian Jura with surviving medieval walls and towers ([district guide](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/einlandkreis/gemeinden)).
- **Georgensgmünd**: A regional-rail stop and starting point for exploring the Rezat valley ([district walking guide](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/aktivunterwegs/tour-vor-der-tuer/rednitz-rezat)).

## Nearest universities

There is no university in Roth district. Nearby options include the University of Technology Nuremberg, TH Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm, Evangelische Hochschule Nürnberg, the Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg and Augustana-Hochschule in Neuendettelsau. For a Nuremberg-based course, Roth town merits consideration: scheduled trains reach Nürnberg Hbf in approximately 19 minutes on selected regional services or 28 minutes by S-Bahn, before your onward campus journey ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_5385.pdf)). Check the full journey from any prospective home, especially for Neuendettelsau. A local work-linked route also exists: SCHLENK offers dual study in business informatics ([SCHLENK](https://de.schlenk.com/karriere/schueler-studenten/duales-studium-bei-schlenk)). Consider the district if you value outdoor time and can accommodate commuting in your weekly routine.

- **University of Technology Nuremberg** (Nürnberg) — 24 km away, 2 courses
- **Augustana-Hochschule Neuendettelsau** (Neuendettelsau) — 25 km away, 2 courses
- **Akademie der Bildenden Künste Nürnberg** (Nürnberg, Mittelfranken) — 28 km away, 40 courses
- **Evangelische Hochschule Nürnberg** (Nürnberg, Mittelfranken) — 28 km away, 80 courses
- **Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm** (Nürnberg) — 28 km away, 9 courses

## Housing

Start with the private rental market and compare individual towns carefully. Roth town has an official rent guide, but its figures describe qualifying residential tenancies; they do not establish student-room availability or whether finding accommodation is easy ([Roth rent guide](https://www.stadt-roth.de/fileadmin/Website_2024/Dateien/Bauamt/20250708_Roth_2025_Mietspiegel_final.pdf)).

**How to find a place**

- Search the Landkreis Roth section of KIP and filter by municipality, size and rent; it covers rentals across the district ([KIP](https://www.kip.net/bayern/lk-roth/mieten/wohnungen)).
- For a flat in Roth town, use its official Mietspiegel to compare the property's size, age and features rather than applying the headline average mechanically ([rent guide](https://www.stadt-roth.de/fileadmin/Website_2024/Dateien/Bauamt/20250708_Roth_2025_Mietspiegel_final.pdf)).
- Check the walk or bus journey to the station before arranging a viewing. Roth has S-Bahn, regional trains and the Hilpoltstein branch connection ([VGN](https://www.vgn.de/fuer/stadt-menschen/roth/)).
- If you are also considering living near your Nuremberg campus, consult Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg's housing service and residence application system; these are alternatives outside Roth district ([Studierendenwerk](https://www.werkswelt.de/wohnen)).

## Cost of living

For transport budgeting, VGN lists the Deutschlandticket at €63 per month and the reduced ticket for eligible students, apprentices and voluntary-service participants at €43, checked November 2026 ([VGN](https://www.vgn.de/tickets/deutschlandticket)). Compare total housing costs, including heating, electricity and the journey to campus. A cheaper individual rental may be worthwhile, but the verified evidence does not establish a consistent overall saving against Nuremberg.

## Jobs & employers

The district's economy includes electronics, precision engineering, metal products, services and tourism ([district economic development office](https://landratsamt-roth.de/themen/wirtschaft-regionales/kreisentwicklung/wirtschaft/wirtschaftsfoerderung)). For students, there are concrete routes into industrial experience: SCHLENK advertises working-student opportunities, practical placements and holiday work ([SCHLENK student opportunities](https://de.schlenk.com/karriere/schueler-studenten)). Match applications to your subject and check whether the workplace is reachable around your timetable.

- Working-student project roles at SCHLENK, which also accepts speculative applications ([SCHLENK](https://de.schlenk.com/karriere/schueler-studenten/werkstudent-bei-schlenk)).
- Holiday work in production, technical departments or laboratories at SCHLENK ([holiday employment](https://de.schlenk.com/karriere/schueler-studenten/ferienarbeit-bei-schlenk)).
- Hospitality minijobs: Gasthof Blumenthal advertises this employment category ([recruitment page](https://www.gasthof-blumenthal.de/jobs)); the business is in Spalt ([contact details](https://www.gasthof-blumenthal.de/)).

- **SCHLENK** (Metal powders, pigments and foils): Headquartered in Roth-Barnsdorf and active in specialist metal materials ([company profile](https://de.schlenk.com/ueber-uns/profil/profil)).
- **toolcraft AG** (Precision manufacturing and engineering): Operates in Georgensgmünd and Spalt; its recruitment site covers manufacturing and technical roles ([toolcraft](https://www.toolcraft.de/karriere/offene-stellen/)).
- **Landkreis Roth** (Public administration): The district administration is an employer in Roth offering apprenticeships and placements in administration and practical occupations ([district careers](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/karriere)).

## Getting around

Roth is served by the S2 towards Nuremberg, regional trains and the RB61 branch to Hilpoltstein, alongside local buses and a call-and-collect taxi service ([VGN](https://www.vgn.de/fuer/stadt-menschen/roth/)). Allow approximately 19 minutes from Roth to Nürnberg Hbf on selected regional services or 28 minutes by S-Bahn; construction work can change journeys ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_5385.pdf)). Allersberg is also on the Nuremberg S-Bahn network ([DB network timetables](https://www.s-bahn-nuernberg.de/fahrplan/fahrplan_download)). The Deutschlandticket covers ordinary local and regional public transport, including these trains and buses, but not ICE, IC or EC services ([VGN ticket conditions](https://www.vgn.de/tickets/deutschlandticket)). For village addresses, check evening and weekend connections before committing to a car-free routine.

- Station: Roth — regional trains, S2 and the Hilpoltstein branch ([VGN](https://www.vgn.de/fuer/stadt-menschen/roth/)).
- Station: Georgensgmünd — regional trains ([district rail-access information](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/aktivunterwegs/tour-vor-der-tuer/rednitz-rezat)).
- Station: Allersberg (Rothsee) — S5 connection with Nuremberg ([DB](https://www.s-bahn-nuernberg.de/fahrplan/fahrplan_download)).
- Nearest airport: Nuremberg Airport (Albrecht Dürer Airport Nürnberg) — The district identifies Nuremberg as the nearest airport ([district information](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/rothsee/anfahrt-rothsee)). Travel via Nürnberg Hbf, where the U2 reaches the terminal in approximately 12 minutes ([airport directions](https://www.airport-nuernberg.de/en/getting-here)).

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 0.7 °C, 50 mm rain a month, 1.9 h sun a day
- Spring: 9.2 °C, 53 mm rain a month, 5.8 h sun a day
- Summer: 18.3 °C, 77 mm rain a month, 7.4 h sun a day
- Autumn: 8.9 °C, 54 mm rain a month, 3.5 h sun a day

Expect cold, often frosty winters, a gradually warming spring and generally mild-to-warm summers with occasional hot days. Rain is possible throughout the year, so waterproof layers are useful for commuting and walking. Spring brings cherry blossom around Großweingarten, followed by the cherry season in early summer ([district orchard guide](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/aktivunterwegs/tour-vor-der-tuer/natour-kirschen)). Summer is a good time to explore Rothsee and its watersports options ([district lake guide](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/seenland/seenland-rothsee)).

## Culture & language

Local traditions are visible in Hilpoltstein's Burgfest, where a historical play and procession commemorate Countess Palatine Dorothea Maria ([Hilpoltstein tourism](https://tourismus.hilpoltstein.de/veranstaltungen/feste-/-top-events/burgfest-hilpoltstein)). Challenge Roth adds an international sporting gathering, with opportunities to spectate or volunteer ([organiser](https://www.challenge-roth.com/en/)). For student social life, think in terms of local activities and planned evenings out rather than expecting a campus-centred scene.

Haus International in Roth offers a practical way to meet people beyond university: its programme includes intercultural activities, language cafés and support with learning German ([district information](https://landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/ehrenamt-engagement/haus-international)).

Plan to use German for everyday life rather than relying on English alone. As practical preparation, work towards handling rental enquiries, appointments and workplace conversations in German; this is advice, not a formal language requirement. Haus International in Roth offers language cafés and help with learning German ([district information](https://landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/ehrenamt-engagement/haus-international)).

## Local food

- **Schäuferle**: A Franconian pork-shoulder dish highlighted in the district's regional food guide ([district tourism](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus)).
- **Franconian bratwurst**: Regional sausage varieties feature in the district's traditional food offering ([district tourism](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus)).
- **Spalt beer**: Spalt's brewing and hop-growing heritage is represented by its municipal brewery and HopfenBierGut museum ([district guide](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/einlandkreis/gemeinden)).
- **Großweingarten cherries**: The village near Spalt is known for cherry orchards; growers sell cherries and homemade products locally during the season ([district orchard guide](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/aktivunterwegs/tour-vor-der-tuer/natour-kirschen)).

## Events

- **DATEV Challenge Roth** (July; next announced edition: 4 July 2027.): Long-distance triathlon with swimming in the Main–Danube Canal and a finish in Roth's triathlon stadium ([official organiser](https://www.challenge-roth.com/en/)).
- **Hilpoltsteiner Burgfest** (Late July–early August; the 2026 edition ran 31 July–3 August.): A traditional town festival with a historical play, costume procession, fairground and market ([official festival page](https://tourismus.hilpoltstein.de/veranstaltungen/feste-/-top-events/burgfest-hilpoltstein)).

## Places to see

- **Rothsee** (Lake): A lake between Roth, Hilpoltstein and Allersberg with swimming and watersports opportunities. Check the district's bathing-water information before swimming ([Rothsee guide](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/seenland/seenland-rothsee)).
- **Schloss Ratibor** (Castle): Roth's historic castle contains a museum and is a useful starting point for exploring the town ([district guide](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/einlandkreis/gemeinden)).
- **HopfenBierGut, Spalt** (Museum): An interactive museum about hops and beer in a town shaped by both ([district guide](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/einlandkreis/gemeinden)).
- **Historischer Eisenhammer Eckersmühlen** (Museum): A preserved hammer forge where water power drives the machinery; demonstrations explain the former trade ([official museum page](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/kunst-kultur/museen/eisenhammer)).
- **Enderndorf on the Brombachsee** (Lake): A lakeside destination near Spalt with bathing access at its recreation centre ([district excursion guide](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/aktivunterwegs/tour-vor-der-tuer/rednitz-rezat)).

## FAQ

### Is Roth district a good place to live as a student?

Roth is worth considering if you want access to countryside and are comfortable commuting. Roth town has direct trains to Nuremberg, but assess the full journey to your campus before choosing a home ([VGN](https://www.vgn.de/fuer/stadt-menschen/roth/)).

### Is there a university in Roth district?

There is no university in Roth district. Nearby institutions are in Nuremberg and Neuendettelsau, including TH Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm, the University of Technology Nuremberg and Augustana-Hochschule.

### How long does it take to get from Roth to Nuremberg?

From Roth station, selected regional trains take approximately 19 minutes to Nürnberg Hbf, while the S-Bahn takes approximately 28 minutes. These are station-to-station times; add the journey to your campus and check current disruptions ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_5385.pdf)).

### Is renting in Roth expensive?

Roth town's 2025 official rent guide reports a mean net rent of €7.42 per square metre among the rents collected there. This excludes operating costs and is not a current asking-price or student-room average ([official rent guide](https://www.stadt-roth.de/fileadmin/Website_2024/Dateien/Bauamt/20250708_Roth_2025_Mietspiegel_final.pdf)).

### What jobs can students find in Roth district?

Verified options include working-student roles and holiday work at SCHLENK ([student careers](https://de.schlenk.com/karriere/schueler-studenten)). Hospitality minijobs are also advertised by Gasthof Blumenthal ([recruitment page](https://www.gasthof-blumenthal.de/jobs)).

### Can I live in Roth district without a car?

Start your search near a rail connection: Roth has S-Bahn and regional trains, and Hilpoltstein connects through the RB61 branch ([VGN](https://www.vgn.de/fuer/stadt-menschen/roth/)). For an individual village address, check the entire weekday, evening and weekend journey before deciding.

## Sources

- [District location and nearest airport](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/rothsee/anfahrt-rothsee)
- [District towns and municipalities](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/einlandkreis/gemeinden)
- [Rednitz–Rezat walking route and rail access](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/aktivunterwegs/tour-vor-der-tuer/rednitz-rezat)
- [Roth official Mietspiegel 2025](https://www.stadt-roth.de/fileadmin/Website_2024/Dateien/Bauamt/20250708_Roth_2025_Mietspiegel_final.pdf)
- [KIP rentals in Landkreis Roth](https://www.kip.net/bayern/lk-roth/mieten/wohnungen)
- [Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg housing](https://www.werkswelt.de/wohnen)
- [VGN transport in Roth](https://www.vgn.de/fuer/stadt-menschen/roth/)
- [DB Roth departure timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_5385.pdf)
- [DB Nuremberg S-Bahn timetables](https://www.s-bahn-nuernberg.de/fahrplan/fahrplan_download)
- [VGN Deutschlandticket prices and validity](https://www.vgn.de/tickets/deutschlandticket)
- [Nuremberg Airport public transport](https://www.airport-nuernberg.de/en/getting-here)
- [District economic development](https://landratsamt-roth.de/themen/wirtschaft-regionales/kreisentwicklung/wirtschaft/wirtschaftsfoerderung)
- [SCHLENK company profile](https://de.schlenk.com/ueber-uns/profil/profil)
- [SCHLENK student opportunities](https://de.schlenk.com/karriere/schueler-studenten)
- [SCHLENK working-student opportunities](https://de.schlenk.com/karriere/schueler-studenten/werkstudent-bei-schlenk)
- [SCHLENK holiday employment](https://de.schlenk.com/karriere/schueler-studenten/ferienarbeit-bei-schlenk)
- [SCHLENK dual study](https://de.schlenk.com/karriere/schueler-studenten/duales-studium-bei-schlenk)
- [toolcraft careers and locations](https://www.toolcraft.de/karriere/offene-stellen/)
- [Landkreis Roth careers](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/karriere)
- [Gasthof Blumenthal recruitment](https://www.gasthof-blumenthal.de/jobs)
- [Gasthof Blumenthal location](https://www.gasthof-blumenthal.de/)
- [Haus International](https://landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/ehrenamt-engagement/haus-international)
- [District tourism and regional food](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus)
- [Großweingarten cherry orchards](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/aktivunterwegs/tour-vor-der-tuer/natour-kirschen)
- [Challenge Roth official event site](https://www.challenge-roth.com/en/)
- [Hilpoltstein Burgfest](https://tourismus.hilpoltstein.de/veranstaltungen/feste-/-top-events/burgfest-hilpoltstein)
- [Rothsee visitor information](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/seenland/seenland-rothsee)
- [Historischer Eisenhammer Eckersmühlen](https://www.landratsamt-roth.de/themen/freizeit/tourismus/kunst-kultur/museen/eisenhammer)
- [Commons: Schloss Ratibor courtyard](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Schloss_Ratibor,_Fassade_zum_Innenhof.jpg)
- [Commons: Rothsee](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rothsee_2014_06_07.jpg)
- [Commons: historic building in Spalt](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Spalt,_Dr._Merkenschlager_Stra%C3%9Fe_1,_001.jpg)

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